Flood relief from NJMC

LYNDHURST – The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission will oversee emergency repairs to the Moonachie Creek Tide Gate and Levee System and construct a new system that will significantly reduce flooding at dozens of businesses in Carlstadt and South Hackensack.
“This is a win-win situation for the property owners and Transco,” Chairman of the NJMC and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Joseph Doria said. “The property owners will receive the flood relief they desparately need and both parties will avoid costly litigation.”
Under an agreement negotiated by the NJMC with Transco and the property owners, Transco will fund the majority of the work. The NJMC will oversee the immediate repairs, design and installation the new tidegates, and be responsible for their maintenance.
The damaged tidegate and levee system is located on property owned by Transco in the Richard P. Kane Natural Area in Carlstadt. The NJMC began working with the property owners and Transco following a disagreement over responsibility for the repair of the broken system.
“As part of its commitment to flood control in the District, the NJMC worked tirelessly and diligently to craft this agreement,” Executive Director of the NJMC Robert Ceberio said. “I’m pleased we were able to work together with the property owners and Transco to find a solution that benefits everyone.”